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NASB | Genesis 38:28 Moreover, it took place while she was giving birth, one put out a hand, and the midwife took and tied a scarlet thread on his hand, saying, "This one came out first." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 38:28 And when she was in labor, one [baby] put out his hand, and the midwife took his hand and tied a scarlet thread on it, saying, "This one was born first." |
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Why was Jacob hanging on to his brother heel? |
Bible Answer: Hi, Happy... Welcome to the forum! Jacob (the grabber) was holding on to his brother Esau's heel as an indication by Divine Providence of Jacob's desire to usurp Esau's birthright. This became a pattern that manifested itself throughout his life. A pattern that later signified the man of God's own choosing. See Malachi 1 and Romans 9 for the particulars of how this was a picture for us. In Him, Doc |
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